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Each month, our lobby's Spotlight collection features a new theme. And as we head into the school year and find ourselves anticipating the return of fall flavors and colors, you'll find back-to-school titles, fall cookbooks, travel guides, and ...

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It started with an idea that grew into a mural. The library’s “All Are Welcome” statement reflects its goal of being a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all ...

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On Monday, June 7, the Northbrook Public Library welcomed the public back into its newly redesigned lobby and returned to its pre-COVID hours of operation after months of renovations and careful planning ...

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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, an officer with the Minneapolis Police Department. His death emphasized the systemic racism faced by Black Americans and sparked protests for the Black Lives Matter movement across the country and the world, including here in Northbrook ...

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Northbrook Public Library was one of the first places author Christina Li gravitated toward when her family moved here from Michigan ...

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Just over a year since her last balloon display at the library, Barbara returned early this morning to install a new balloon display, bursting with colors, flowers, trees, animals, and insects, including many that kids will enjoy discovering. Can you spot a very hungry caterpillar ...

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In May, we invite you to enjoy four special virtual chamber music performances featuring members of the Lyric Opera and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, renowned classic guitarist Christopher Laughlin, and the nationally recognized Fifth House Ensemble. This music series is sponsored by the Northbrook Arts Commission ...

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Our Lynda.com service was recently upgraded to LinkedIn Learning, which offers the same great content as Lynda.com, plus an additional 9,000 expert-led courses  ...

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We are sickened by the violent killing of six Asian women in Georgia and we strongly support our Asian staff and patrons and stand against the acts of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders that have increased in the past year 한국어 (Korean)  中文 (Chinese) ...

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In celebration of Women's History Month, we will be highlighting Jane Addams, Sandra Cisneros, Vivian Maier, and Ida B. Wells—women from the Chicagoland region who have made remarkable contributions to our society ...